It was the winter of 1996 and I was enduring my second day at a new job. Three of the associates came up to me and asked, "So, are you a friend of Dorothy?"
"Dorothy, who? Are you talking about The Golden Girls?"
"Nevermind," and then they walked away.
I had no idea who or what they were talking about. However, on the third day, I came out, officially. To everyone at work; it felt like that safe an environment.
"So! You ARE a friend of Dorothy's!"
"Nope. Sorry. I don't know anyone named Dorothy."
One of the older homos took me aside and explained it. I still think it's a stupid phrase.
i don't think we're in kansas anymore...
ReplyDeleteJust how old were these Ladies? F.O.D. is Eisenhower era code.
ReplyDeleteFriend of Dorothy is still used in military circles too. It may be a stupid phrase, but its part of our history young man. :)
ReplyDeleteOMG, I've officially reached the age where I end sentences with "young man"...
Now THAT'S a funny story, coming from you!
ReplyDeleteSadly, no one has ever had to even ask me.
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